Complēt™ long carbon fiber reinforced nylon composite replaced metal steering column supports and lowered weight by 50% Complēt™ long glass fiber reinforced nylon composite supports the weight of a 25-pound motor without creep while being lower in weight and less costly to produce Complēt™ long carbon fiber reinforced PES composite reduced weight 40% and met FAA requirements for flammability and survivability

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Advanced Composites Explained Trilliant™ Surgical X-Ray Glasses Custom formulated and pre-colored Complēt™ long glass fiber reinforced ETPU composite offered corrosion resistance while matching the structural capabilities of metal fasteners

Advanced Composites Gordon Glass™ Archery Bow Limbs OnForce™ Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composites

As illustrated here, molding with continuous fiber reinforced composites enables improved flexural performance over filled polypropylene as well as increased impact resistance and overall weight reduction. SPORTING GOODS Boots, bindings, protective equipment MARINE Hull reinforcement, seats, paddles 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PP + 0° 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PP + 0°/90° 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PP + 0°/90°/90°/0° 17K 28K 29K 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PP + 0°/90°/0° 29K 31K +60.7% FLEXURAL STRENGTH (ASTM D7264) IMPACT RESISTANCE (ASTM D3763) 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PP + 0° 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PP + 0°/90° 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PP + 0°/90°/0° 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PP + 0°/90°/90°/0° E ne rg y T ot al ( J) Fo rc e P ea k (k N ) 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 0 6.0 5.9 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 0.0 11.2 15.1 14.6 12.7 16.4 1.2 1.9 2.8 4.0 5.0 +58.3% +34.8% 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PP + 0° 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PP + 0°/90° 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PP + 0°/90°/90°/0° 17K 28K 29K 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PP + 0°/90°/0° 29K 31K +60.7% FLEXURAL STRENGTH (ASTM D7264) IMPACT RESISTANCE (ASTM D3763) 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PP + 0° 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PP + 0°/90° 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PP + 0°/90°/0° 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PP + 0°/90°/90°/0° E ne rg y T ot al ( J) Fo rc e P ea k (k N ) 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 0 6.0 5.9 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 0.0 11.2 15.1 14.6 12.7 16.4 1.2 1.9 2.8 4.0 5.0 +58.3% +34.8% Application design Modeling & simulation Prototyping & validation Material selection Composite/ resin compatibility Custom formulations Mold filling analysis Technical support Process optimization PROCESSING MATERIALS Material selection is crucial to an application’s success. From resin formulations to composite matrix and fiber configurations, we can help you develop the combination that will meet your specific needs.

Homepage // News Center // Avient Adds Its First Production Line for Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites in Asia Pacific Avient Adds Its First Production Line for Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites in Asia Pacific. With the composites market transitioning from traditional materials like aluminum alloy or steel to long fiber composites, we are seeing an increasing need for an integrated approach that includes material formulation, component design, and forming process," says Flight Xu, general manager, Specialty Engineered Materials Asia at Avient.

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Formulations are available with glass, carbon or specialty fiber reinforcements, including glass/carbon hybrids, in engineering polymers ranging from polypropylene to PEEK. Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation PHOTO CAPTION: PolyOne Showcase Its Expanding Portfolio of Long Fiber Thermoplastic Composite at CHINAPLAS 2019

Army Corps of Engineers’ Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) have recently developed a Modular Protective System (MPS) that features PolyOne’s GlasArmor™ continuous glass-fiber composite panels. With our capabilities in hardware fabrication along with PolyOne’s knowledge of composite ballistic protection technology, we were able to create modular systems that reduce time and logistic requirements for our brave soldiers.” For more information on PolyOne - Glasforms and GlasArmor ballistic resistant panels, visit https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites.